National parks near Welden, Bavaria
Welden sits inside the Augsburg area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Augsburg for the full write-up.
Black Forest National Park is the closest national park to Welden, Bavaria — 180 km (112 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 3 hr 6 min behind the wheel.
Black Forest, Berchtesgaden, Bavarian Forest, Stelvio, Dolomiti Bellunesi, Hainich, Hunsrück-Hochwald, Val Grande, Kellerwald-Edersee, and Triglav are better with a night booked nearby.
Welden has a population of about 3,849.
National parks near Welden
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Forest National Park | 180 km (112 mi) | 3 hr 6 min | Best as a weekend |
| Berchtesgaden National Park | 200 km (124 mi) | 3 hr 23 min | Best as a weekend |
| Bavarian Forest National Park | 209 km (130 mi) | 3 hr 31 min | Best as a weekend |
| Stelvio National Park | 218 km (135 mi) | 3 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 277 km (172 mi) | 4 hr 31 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hainich National Park | 292 km (182 mi) | 4 hr 45 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park | 294 km (183 mi) | 4 hr 46 min | Best as a weekend |
| Val Grande National Park | 315 km (196 mi) | 5 hr 5 min | Best as a weekend |
| Kellerwald-Edersee National Park | 325 km (202 mi) | 5 hr 13 min | Best as a weekend |
| Triglav National Park | 332 km (206 mi) | 5 hr 20 min | Best as a weekend |
When to make this trip
Black Forest National Park is generally best June through September, with May and early October as the quieter shoulder either side.
Late autumn through early spring is cold and wet, with limited hut service and short daylight.
Mountain weather turns quickly and marked routes can stay snow-covered well into June.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Welden are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.
| Pair | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Stelvio → Dolomiti Bellunesi | 122 km (75.5 mi) | 2 hr 14 min |
| Berchtesgaden → Bavarian Forest | 160 km (99.3 mi) | 2 hr 48 min |
| Berchtesgaden → Dolomiti Bellunesi | 171 km (106 mi) | 2 hr 58 min |
| Berchtesgaden → Stelvio | 218 km (135 mi) | 3 hr 39 min |
Planning a trip from Welden
Distances here are straight-line and the drive estimate adds a road factor on top, but mountain passes and seasonal closures can change it a lot — a route that looks like three hours in June can be shut entirely in February. Confirm road status with the park before you commit to a date.
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Welden?
Black Forest National Park. It is about 180 km (112 mi) from Welden, roughly 3 hr 6 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Welden?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near Welden?
10 parks are within reach of Welden, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Welden?
For Black Forest National Park, the closest one, generally June through September. Either side of that, May and early October stays quieter.